WebDAV
WebDAV is an extension of HTTP designed to let users edit and manage files stored on remote servers. When WebDAV service is enabled, client programs that support WebDAV, such as certain Windows apps, Mac OS Finder, Linux File Browser, will be able to remotely access the DiskStation just like accessing a local network drive.
To enable WebDAV:
- Check the box marked Enable WebDAV or Enable WebDAV HTTPS connection if you wish to enable WebDAV connections via HTTPS. The default port for WebDAV is 5005, and WebDAV HTTPS is 5006.
- Click Apply
Speed Limit
Enabling speed limit allows you to control the maximum usable bandwidth for specific users or groups when transferring files via WebDAV.
To enable speed limit:
- Check the box markedEnable speed limit.
- Click Speed Limit Settings to specify the speed limit for individual users or groups.
- Click Apply.
Note:
- For more details regarding group speed limit dynamics, please see here.
Advanced Settings
Clicking the Advanced Settings buttons allows you to modify the following options:
- Enable Anonymous WebDAV: Allows clients to access shared folders using the "anonymous" user name when connecting via WebDAV. Make sure the "Anonymous FTP/WebDAV" user has been assigned proper access privileges on the Shared Folder page.
- Enable WebDAV log: This options records events related to WebDAV. Click View Logs, and you will see the logs in the pop-up window.
Using WebDAV with Different Operating Systems
Once WebDAV has been enabled on your DiskStation, please follow the instructions below to begin accessing files with Windows, Mac, Linux devices or certain Synology smartphone apps.
Note:
- When connecting with WebDAV services, we suggest using a WebDAV client with UTF-8-support in order to avoid encoding errors.
For Windows
For Windows users who would like to use WebDAV protocol to access files on Synology products, we suggest using NetDrive, a drive mapping application which is free for non-commercial use. Alternatively, there are many other WebDAV client applications available on the Internet.
Note:
- If you would like to use Windows's Map Network Drive to access files on your DiskStation via WebDAV, please obtain a valid SSL certificate and access to your DiskStation via an HTTPS connection. When using WebDAV service under Windows environment, if you want to switch to another user account, you need to log out of Windows system first.
For Mac
For Mac users, you can connect to your DiskStation via WebDAV by simply using Finder.
To use WebDAV on Mac:
- On your Mac computer, go to Finder > Connect to Server.
- In the Server Address field, enter your DiskStation IP address or domain name preceded by "http://" and followed with ":5005" (or whichever port number you specified when enabling WebDAV service). For example: http://pm.synology.com:5005/.
- Enter your DSM user name and password.
- Click Connect.
Note:
- WebDAV supports Bonjour broadcast.
For Linux
For Ubuntu or other Linux users, please follow the instructions below to access files on your DiskStation via WebDAV.
To use WebDAV on Ubuntu:
- Click Places > Connect to server.
- Select WebDAV (HTTP) or WebDAV (HTTPS) from the drop-down menu.
- Enter the information required, including server location, port, folder, and user account. Click Connect to continue.
- Enter your password and click Connect.
To use WebDAV via Linux command line:
If you'd like to use command line, you can use cadaver, a command-line WebDAV client software to setup access.
For Smartphones
The mobile app DS file by Synology requires WebDAV be enabled in order to connect to the DiskStation. Therefore, if WebDAV is disabled on the DiskStation, DS file will no longer be able to connect to it.
Subscribe to Calendars with CalDAV Clients
You can use CalDAV clients on your computer or mobile device to subscribe to calendars stored on DiskStation, and then manage calendar events, notes, or to-do tasks. Examples of calendar clients include Sunbird (Windows, Mac, Linux), Chandler (Windows, Mac, Linux), Evolution (Linux), or iCal (Mac, iOS device).
To enable CalDAV:
- Enable either WebDAV or WebDAV HTTPS connection first.
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Tick Enable CalDAV.
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Click Apply.
To manage calendar list:
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Click View calendar list.
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In the window that appears, do any of the following:
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If you want to create a new calendar, click Add, name your new calendar (for example, "cal1") and specify the destination to save the calendar (for example, the "calendar" shared folder), and then click OK.
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If you want to change the calendar name and destination, select the calendar on the calendar list, click Edit to make the changes, and then click OK.
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If you want to delete the calendar from your DiskStation, select it on the calendar list, and then click Delete.
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Click Close.
Note:
- Calendars stored on your DiskStation will appear as a folder on your DiskStation.
To subscribe to your calendar with a client application (using Sunbird for example):
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Download and install Sunbird on your computer.
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Go to File > Subscribe to Remote Calendar.
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In the window that appears, choose On the Network and click Next.
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Choose CalDAV, enter http://DiskStation_DDNS_Hostname:WebDAV_Port_Number/Calendar_Location/Calendar_Name in the Location field (for example, "http://demo.no-ip.info:5005/calendar/cal1"), and then click Next.
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Name your calendar and click Next.
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Enter your DSM username and password for authentication, click OK, and then click Done.
To subscribe to your calendar with your mobile device (using iOS device for example):
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On your iOS device, go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
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Under Accounts, go to Add Account > Other, and then tap Add CalDAV Account.
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In the fields, enter DiskStation's IP address (or domain name) and your user credentials, and then tap Next. If a message shows up, tap Continue.
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Tap Advanced Settings, and do the following:
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Enter 5005 (or any other port number you specified when enabling WebDAV) in the Port field.
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Modify the URL in the Account URL field to http://DiskStation_DDNS_Hostname:WebDAV_Port_Number/Calendar_Location/Calendar_Name (for example, "http://demo.no-ip.info:5005/calendar/cal1").
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Tap CalDAV.
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Tap Next to verify your account information, and then tap Save to finish account setup.
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Return to your iOS device's Home screen, and open Calendar to manage your calendar.
Note:
- For more information about how to manage calendar events, notes, or to-do tasks, refer to the help documents for each the client applications.